The average train between Princeton Junction and Beacon takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Beacon station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Princeton Junction to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Beacon is 142.9 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Beacon via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 28m.
